Expectation: the hidden agenda of listening

I was sent a piece the other day about managing others’ expectation of me (and of course, mine of them). It inspired a thought for me which was that we all expect to be listened to when we talk At the very least it is common courtesy is it not? Yet how many of us … Read more

The importance of gratitude in learning

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They say that every day is a school day. I don’t know about you but I would agree with this statement. I am definitely always learning. In fact, my running partner and I were discussing how we can learn things in one area of our life and apply them to another. Specifically in this case … Read more

The truth about your career potential

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Have you ever considered your career potential? By this, I mean the potential to be happy and fulfilled in your career. Most people I meet are tremendously critical of themselves and their capabilities. This is true whether they earn £16k or £100K+. Most people don’t appreciate the job they are in or themselves and this … Read more

How to develop gratitude as a leadership skill

When you think of leadership skills you might consider ‘communication’ or ‘motivating others’ or ‘listening’ but how many would say ‘gratitude’? Being grateful allows us to see something meaningful in our life – both personally and professionally. So, how can it help your leadership? Well, everyone loves a leader who sees their value. In fact, … Read more

Being thankful in the darkest of situations

I am thinking about being thankful and the title of this blog post came to me, inspired by a Harry Potter quote: “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” – Dumbledore, The Prisoner of Azkaban (J.K. Rowling) In my newsletter this week I … Read more